Assistant Teacher (Early Learning Part Time)

Concordia Place•Chicago, IL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Place has provided early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Chicago's North Side since 1981. We build communities where all neighbors gather, learn, and grow together, believing opportunity should be broadly inclusive. We remove barriers so a parent's income or zip code never limits a child's access to quality education. Every child is known as an individual, supported by low teacher-to-child ratios and NAEYC-accredited excellence. We celebrate the diversity our families bring, knowing our strength comes from the languages, backgrounds, and experiences of our communities. We are a Place of Yes, a Place for All, a Place of Excellence, and a Place of One — all rooted in Faith in Action. Join a team that lives these values everyday. We invest in our staff with competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, and a genuinely connected, vibrant workplace culture.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
30 college credit hours, with 15 related to early childhood education (if Whipple/Seeley: Associate degree in early childhood education or child development and Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential Level 4 OR Infant Toddler Credential Level 4)
Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
Effective and strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient supervision skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift up to a 30-pound child

Responsibilities

Supervise and maintain safety of the children at all times
Work with classroom staff to plan and implement program activities based on developmentally appropriate curriculum
Organize and lead activities designed to promote whole-child development
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests
Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs to use this information to facilitate learning
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children
Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
Develop positive relationships with each child and their family, share information about the child’s day
Attend professional meetings, including staff meetings and in-service days provided by Concordia Place, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers
Other duties assigned by Assistant Director or Site Director

Benefits

403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
Vacation Days
Sick Days
1 week paid winter holiday
12 paid holidays per year
Floating Holidays
Employer paid Short Term Disability
Employer paid Basic Life & ADD
Medical insurance with employer contribution
Voluntary Dental insurance
Voluntary Vision insurance
Voluntary Basic Life & ADD
Voluntary Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary Aflac plans
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral program
Childcare tuition discount for employees
Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff